Middle Eastern Carrot Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with exotic flavors, this Middle Eastern Carrot Salad is the perfect blend of vibrant ingredients and aromatic spices. Featuring tender, grated carrots tossed with fragrant parsley and cilantro, this salad is elevated by a tangy-sweet dressing made with lemon juice, honey, and warm spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Sweet raisins and crunchy slivered almonds add irresistible texture and balance, making it a delightful side dish for any occasion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious and colorful salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats, falafel, or pita bread. It’s a simple, healthy recipe that’s perfect for meal prep or a fresh addition to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and cilantro, then add them to the bowl with the carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and herbs, and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Stir in the raisins and slivered almonds for added sweetness and crunch.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil.
Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for an enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1417 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1815 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
